Tranz Rail, New Zealand’s leading transport operator, has awarded ALSTOM a contract valued at 96 million euros
17 December 2001 16:06
Tranz Rail, New Zealand’s leading transport operator, has awarded ALSTOM a contract valued at 96 million euros to maintain and overhaul their fleet of 180 diesel electric, electric and shunting locomotives.
The works, commencing on April 1st , 2002, and stretching over a 7-year period, encompass preventative and corrective maintenance and overhaul works. In order to facilitate the significant project, ALSTOM will take over the Hutt Workshops in Wellington.
This contract represents a major step forward in the enhancement of the efficiency and reliability of rail services in New Zealand and is expected to drive a three-fold reduction in locomotive failures. As a result of outsourcing, Tranz Rail is expecting substantial savings.
Tranz Rail has also welcomed the injection of ALSTOM technology, quality and service, which will bring significant benefits to Tranz Rail and its customers. Under the new outsourcing contract, current Tranz Rail staff will have the opportunity to broaden their skills and build a secure long-term future as part of a strong business.
ALSTOM’s track record in New Zealand to date through its work on large infrastructure servicing contracts covering fields such as power generation, electricity transmission and distribution and telecommunications was an important factor in the award of the contract.
ALSTOM is the global leader in the provision of complete rail solutions ranging from new rollingstock to total asset management and maintenance. Mr Michel Moreau, ALSTOM Transport Sector President, commented that, 'This new contract follows ALSTOM’s determination to grow its transport business in Australia and New Zealand on the back of its success with Connex in Melbourne.'
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In Melbourne, Australia, ALSTOM has a 15-year A$1.4 billion contract to provide rollingstock and asset management services to Connex’s suburban network, including the refurbishment of 270 existing rail cars as well as associated rail infrastructure works.
Tranz Rail is a publically listed company that took over the privatised New Zealand railroads in the mid 1990’s. It has a long-term lease of the tracks, which in narrow gauged and extends over 5000 kilometres.
Discussions with Tranz Rail are also underway for additional maintenance and overhaul of the wagon fleet.
Editor’s notes:
With more than 35 product lines and a presence in over 60 countries, ALSTOM Transport offers cutting-edge products and services to four distinct types of customers: urban transit authorities and operators; intercity passenger rail operators and rolling stock owners; rail freight operators; and intercity railway infrastructure owners. Maintenance is a mainstay of ALSTOM’s services for all types of trains. ALSTOM Transport, with 4.4 billion euros in sales, has a 17% market share world-wide.
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